What is it?
The Pajero Sport is Mitsubishi's body-on-frame large 4x4 SUV, sharing its ladder chassis with the Triton ute and tuned for 7-seat family duty. The current QF series facelifts the long-running PS3 generation with a refreshed front end and the 2.4L MIVEC turbo diesel at 133 kW and 430 Nm, paired to an 8-speed automatic with Super Select 4WD-II. Four grades, all 4WD, all 7-seat, 3.1 t braked towing across the range. Built in Thailand and in the final lap before the new Triton-based Pajero arrives late 2026.
The lineup runs from GLX at $56,120 drive-away, through to GSR at $70,987 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 10 years, 200,000 km (conditional on Mitsubishi servicing).
Interior and Technology
10-year / 200,000 km conditional warranty is the longest mainstream cover in Australia. Super Select 4WD-II is a genuine full-time and part-time hybrid 4WD system with low range. 3.1 t braked towing with a proper transfer case. 7 seats standard from the entry GLX.
2015-protocol ANCAP rating trails newer Everest and MU-X scores. 8-inch screen and infotainment hardware feel a generation behind rivals. 133 kW and 430 Nm lags the V6 Everest and 3.0 MU-X. End-of-generation platform.
Should you buy the Pajero Sport?
Reasons to buy
- 10-year / 200,000 km conditional warranty is the longest mainstream cover in Australia. Super Select 4WD-II is a genuine full-time and part-time hybrid 4WD system with low range. 3.1 t braked towing with a proper transfer case. 7 seats standard from the entry GLX.
- Warranty: 10 years, 200,000 km (conditional on dealer servicing). 5 years unlimited km standard..
- 5-star ANCAP (2015), full driver-assist suite.
- 502 L (third row down), 1,488 L (rows folded) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 3,100 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 2015-protocol ANCAP rating trails newer Everest and MU-X scores. 8-inch screen and infotainment hardware feel a generation behind rivals. 133 kW and 430 Nm lags the V6 Everest and 3.0 MU-X. End-of-generation platform.
- You want stronger outputs (Ford Everest V6 at 184 kW), the latest ANCAP protocol, or modern infotainment. The new Triton-based Pajero arrives late 2026.
- 10-year warranty is conditional on scheduled dealer servicing. Next-generation Triton-based Pajero is confirmed for an Australian launch before the end of 2026, factor that into resale timing.
- Top trim climbs to $70,987 drive-away.
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